MikroTik RouterOS MMIPS Firmware 6.44 RC 14

MAJOR CHANGES IN v6.44:

- cloud - added command "/system backup cloud" for backup storing on cloud (CLI only);
- upgrade - release channels renamed - "bugfix" to "long-term", "current" to "stable" and "release candidate" to "testing";
- upgrade - "testing" release channel now can contain "beta" together with "release-candidate" versions;

Changes in this release:

- bridge - do not learn untagged frames when filtering only tagged packets;
- bridge - fixed packet forwarding when changing MSTI VLAN mappings;
- bridge - fixed possible memory leak when using MSTP;
- bridge - improved packet processing when bridge port changes states;
- bridge - properly forward unicast DHCP messages when using DHCP Snooping with hardware offloading;
- cloud - improved DDNS service disabling;
- dhcp - properly load DHCP configuration if options are configured;
- dhcpv6-server - recreate DHCPv6 server binding if it is no longer within prefix pool when rebinding/renewing;
- ethernet - fixed IPv6 packet forwarding on IPQ4018 devices;
- ike2 - improved subsequent phase 2 initialization when no childs exist;
- ipsec - added account log message when user is successfully authenticated;
- ipsec - allow multiple peers to the same address with different local-address (introduced in v6.43);
- ipsec - fixed stability issues after changing peer configuration (introduced in v6.43);
- ipsec - improved invalid policy handling when a valid policy is uninstalled;
- kidcontrol - added "reset-counters" command for "device" menu (CLI only);
- kidcontrol - added "tur-fri", "tur-mon", "tur-sat", "tur-sun", "tur-thu", "tur-tue", "tur-wed" parameters (CLI only);
- kidcontrol - dynamically discover devices from DNS activity;
- kidcontrol - fixed validation checks for time intervals;
- led - added "dark-mode" functionality for wsAP ac lite, RB951Ui-2nD, hAP and hAP ac lite devices;
- lte - added additional ID support for Novatel USB730L modem;
- lte - added "cell-monitor" command for R11e-LTE international modem (CLI only);
- lte - added support for JioFi JMR1040 modem;
- ntp - fixed possible NTP server stuck in "started" state;
- rb3011 - implemented multiple engine IPsec hardware acceleration support;
- romon - improved packet processing when MTU in path is lower than 1500;
- snmp - fixed w60g station table;
- snmp - report bridge ifSpeed as "0";
- ssh - fixed single command execution (introduced in v6.44beta9);
- traffic-flow - fixed post NAT port reporting;
- w60g - added interface stats;
- w60g - renamed "mcs" to "tx-mcs" and "phy-rate" to "tx-phy-rate";
- wireless - improved stability for 802.11ac;

Other changes since v6.43:

- bridge - improved packet handling when hardware offloading is being disabled;
- chr - assign interface names based on underlying PCI device order on KVM;
- cloud - ignore "force-update" command if DDNS is disabled;
- crs3xx - fixed possible memory leak when disabling bridge interface;
- crs3xx - improved data transmission between 10G and 1G ports;
- dhcpv4-server - fixed service becoming unresponsive after interface leaves and enters the same bridge;
- discovery - properly use Sytem ID for "software-id" value on CHR;
- e-mail - added info log message when e-mail is sent successfully;
- ethernet - fixed IPv6 packet forwarding on IPQ4018 devices;
- ike2 - added option to specify certificate chain;
- ike2 - fixed local address lookup when initiating new connection;
- lte - fixed DHCP relay packet forwarding when in passthrough mode;
- lte - fixed Jaton/SQN modems preventing router from booting properly;
- proxy - removed port list size limit;
- romon - improved reliability when processing RoMON packets on CHR;
- routerboard - show "boot-os" option only on devices that have such feature;
- switch - fixed ACL rules on IPQ4018 devices;
- w60g - added "frequency-list" setting;
- w60g - fixed interface LED status update on connection;
- winbox - added 4th chain selection for "HT TX chains" and "HT RX chains" under "CAPsMAN/CAP Interface/Wireless" tab;
- winbox - added "radio-name" setting to "CAPsMAN/CAP Interface/General" tab;
- winbox - added "secondary-channel" setting to "CAPsMAN/CAP Interface/Channel" tab;
- winbox - allow setting "network-mode" to "auto" under LTE interface settings;

About Router Firmware:

Before you consider downloading this firmware, go to the system information page of the router and make sure that the currently installed version isn't either newer or matching this release.

Due to the large variety of router models and different methods for upgrading the device, it is highly recommended that you read and, above all, understand the installation steps before you apply the new firmware, even if you are a power user.

In theory, these steps shouldn't be much of a hassle for anyone, because manufacturers try to make them as easy as possible, even if they don't always succeed. Basically, you must upload the new firmware to the router through its administration page and allow it to upgrade.

If you install a new version, you can expect increased security levels, different vulnerability issues to be resolved, improved overall performance and transfer speeds, enhanced compatibility with other devices, added support for newly developed technologies, as well as several other changes.

If you're looking for certain safety measures, remember that it would be best if you perform the upload using an Ethernet cable rather than a wireless connection, which can be interrupted easily. Also, make sure you don't power off the router or use its buttons during the installation, if you wish avoid any malfunctions.

If this firmware meets your current needs, get the desired version and apply it to your router unit; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will improve your device.